Cubicle life is a reality for many people, but that doesn't mean you have to stay sedentary all day. Simple exercises performed in your cubicle keep you active, allowing you to burn calories, boost your circulation and get an energy boost. Cubicle exercises use small movements with little, if any, exercise equipment.
Exercise Ball
An exercise ball in place of a traditional office chair gives you an ab workout the entire time you work. A ball that allows you to keep your legs at a 90-degree angle is the best fit. Balancing on the exercise ball requires you to engage your core muscles for a toning workout as you complete your work. The fitness ball also works well for additional exercises throughout the day. Crunches while seated on the ball and a plank position with your legs on the ball are two options for break time in your cubicle.
Stretches
Stretching in your cubicle helps prevent sore muscles that often result from hours at a desk. Shoulder raises and arm circles are two basic stretching activities to get your blood circulating. To add resistance to your stretching, store resistance bands or hand weights in your cubicle.
Squats
Squats give you a strength movement that fits into the small area of a cubicle. The squats strengthen your muscles. Your chair provides a guide for a basic squat. Starting in a standing position, squat so you almost reach your chair, holding the squat position for 5 to 10 seconds. Return to a standing position. Repeat the squat 10 to 15 times. Lunges are another option if you have enough room in your cubicle.
Desk Push-Ups
If getting down on the floor for a push-up isn't appealing, use your desk instead. Make sure the desk is sturdy enough to hold your weight. Hold on to the edge of your desk, keeping your body straight, arms at a 90-degree angle. Push yourself away from the desk as you would a regular push-up. You can also bend and straighten your knees as a variation.
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